I don't know how this fits into the thread format here, but as this section is called "Beta Bug Reports & Discussion", I'm posting it. Mods do with it what you will...

What type of tags should be used? When are you going overboard?

For example, there is a deal on the front page for a "Logitech V400 Cordless Notebook Mouse $20 after $20 Easy Rebate". What tags should be added? There are many things that apply, but when is it too much?

Right now it has:
rebate, staples, tech, ymmv, logitech, cnet, everythingusb, b&m

But you could also add:
mouse, computer, accessory, cordless, wireless, notebook, laptop, portable, easy rebate, usb, oos, coupon, filler, savings, hot, etc.

Should you add tags endlessly? Or do you say "enough" at some point?

There are things that are going to be repeated within threads that will match other repeated phrases in other thread that I assume shouldn't be tags, such as the ops username's ("pmagayon"), price's ("$49.98"), and dates ("Sunday 8/20")

Tags are entirely up to the users. You have the power sort the threads by adding/deleting tags. Some are more useful than others. If you think the tag is beneficial to other users, tag it. There will be a limit on the number of tags allowed.

Is there a way for the mods to tell who added which tags?

So, all users have the ability to delete tags? I noticed that on my thread (http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=309863), there are numerous tags that are undeleteable (if that's a word, lol).

So, all users have the ability to delete tags? I noticed that on my thread (http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=309863), there are numerous tags that are undeleteable (if that's a word, lol).
You are allowed to delete tags created by users with the same or lower rank. So the non-deletable tags you see in your thread are created by the system (autotagged) or higher ups.

You are allowed to delete tags created by users with the same or lower rank. So the non-deletable tags you see in your thread are created by the system (autotagged) or higher ups.

Just curious what you mean by rank? Posts? Reps? Time here?

Just curious what you mean by rank? Posts? Reps? Time here?
i think some of the information in this thread (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=330186) may help to answer your question

Some of the tags are automatically assigned when the deal is posted, but can be added by any registered user, with the following hierarchy:

* Moderators can edit tags for all users
* Distinguished users can edit their own tags, tags assigned by other distinguished users, and tags assigned by regular users
* Regular users can edit their own tags and tags of other regular users only.
* Anonymous users (those without a user account in the forums) cannot edit tags, but can view and search for them

apparently, "distinguished" members refers to bold members, and afaik, one becomes a bold member when they have a rep count of 100 or higher.

hth

The rankings are described here http://forums.slickdeals.net/faq.php?faq=sd_faq_item#front_page_tags

Bold = distinguished user.

Edit: Got here before me, g.g.

Thanks for the answers